Economists Speaking Like Scientists Make

question 2

Multiple Choice

Economists speaking like scientists make

• A)normative statements.
• B)prescriptive statements.
• C)claims about how the world is.
• D)claims about how the world should be.

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Definitions:

Noncash Investing

Transactions involving investments that do not require an initial cash outlay, such as stock-for-stock mergers or asset swaps.

Financing Activities

Transactions and events where cash is raised or repaid to fund the company’s operations or to acquire assets, typically reflected in the financing section of a cash flow statement.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and subsequently reacquired by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.

Income Statement

A financial statement that reports a company's revenues, expenses, and net income over a specific period, indicating financial performance.